7.5
CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-43314: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Mar 24 2023(Updated: )

A heap-based buffer overflows was discovered in upx, during the generic pointer 'p' points to an inaccessible address in func get_le32(). The problem is essentially caused in PackLinuxElf32::elf_lookup() at p_lx_elf.cpp:5368

Credit: patrick@puiterwijk.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
UPX<4.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for the heap-based buffer overflow in upx?

    The vulnerability ID for the heap-based buffer overflow in upx is CVE-2021-43314.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-43314?

    CVE-2021-43314 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-43314?

    All versions up to and excluding 4.0.0 of the Upx Project Upx software are affected by CVE-2021-43314.

  • How can I fix the heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in upx?

    To fix the vulnerability, update your Upx Project Upx software to version 4.0.0 or higher.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-43314?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-43314 at the following link: https://github.com/upx/upx/issues/380

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